BPEC Gas Foundation

Course Overview

Course Aims

Our Domestic Gas Foundation course is designed for ACS Category 2 and 3 candidates wanting to enter the gas industry.

Benefits of Attending

On completion of the training, portfolio and successful recommendation, candidates are issued with a BPEC Gas Foundation certificate.Upon receipt of the Gas Foundation certificate candidates can then apply to undertake the relevant ACS assessments and become qualified gas engineers.

Also included on successful completion of the qualification is the CCN1 training and assessment plus up to 3 appliances. Allows candidates to apply for Gas Safe registration as a competent person.

Outline of Programme

Gas safety legislation

Installing and fitting of pipework

Identifying unsafe practices

Chimney standards, ventilation and testing

Fan assisted flue assembly installation

Combustion

Emergency Isolation Controls

Emergency procedures relating to gas

Use and setting of regulators

Re-establishing a gas supply / relight procedures

Entry Requirements

Category 3 applicants are new to the gas industry and will need more intense training. No previous experience is required.

Exam

Portfolio

Work Placement Assessment

Course Duration

The course requires 35 days in college plus ‘on the job’ training with candidates providing work-based evidence under the supervision of a Gas Safe registered installer. Normally 35 weeks in duration, 1 day per week.

Minimum Numbers to Run

This course requires a minimum of 8 participants to run. If this number isn’t reached then you will be contacted to offer you the next available date

Price

Individual and group pricing are available - just ask!

How to Apply

Contact Peter McCormick on Peter.mccormick@wcs.ac.uk

My application

Find out more and Apply

To apply to this course or find out how we can best meet your specific needs, including by delivering tailor-made courses, please contact Peter McCormick on Peter.mccormick@wcs.ac.uk

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